Higher Education Authority an t�dar�s um Ard-Oideachas HEA

The aim of this section is to provide basic general information for prospective students and their families.

• Higher Education in Ireland
• Routes to Higher Education
  
• Mature Students
• Studying with a Disability
• Unemployed?

What to Study and Where

There is a huge range of courses and options available in Irish higher education. This section aims to help you choose the right course.

• Qualifications and Courses
• Finding out More about Courses
• County Guide to Colleges
• Choosing a College

This section will help you to understand the basics of applying for a course.

• Applying for a Course - Introduction
• Applying through the CAO
• Additional Admission Routes
• Studying in Northern Ireland & Abroad

Finance is an important factor when considering higher education. www.studentfinance.ie is a good source of information on costs and financial support.

• Fees and Course Costs
• Accommodation and Living Costs
• Grants and Other Financial Supports
• Managing your Money

Enriching and building on your undergraduate experience and looking forward to next steps after college are the topics covered in this section.

• Careers
• Postgraduate Study
• Work Experience and Volunteering
• International Exchange Programmes
  

Browse through this section to learn more about the day-to-day experience of college life and the facilities and services generally available.

• What You Can Expect
• Getting Somewhere to Live
• Services for Students
• Your First Weeks in College